Job Description

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team as Personal Assistants (previously known as Support Workers).


You will be supporting a young autistic man living in Radstock on a 1:1 basis. Your support will enable the individual to access a wide variety of activities, such as swimming, disco, sensory therapies and some work experience. The young man has his own Motability car, so a driver with a clean driving licence is preferable.


You will need to be caring and positive, supportive, calm and tolerant, as the person is autistic, therefore empathy and understanding is essential. You will be working as part of a knowledgeable team of PAs and be supported by our manager. It is our aim for you to be well trained, so previous experience is not essential.


We have a variety of day and/or evening shifts, sleep-in shifts and weekend shifts available.

Day/evening 'Bank staff' rate is 14.70 per hour

Sleep-in 'Bank staff' rate 9.00 per hour

We also have some permanent contract roles, so please contact us for more information.


We also welcome enquiries from self-employed applicants.


Benefits include:

Free DBS checks Access to a comprehensive package of training Support from a Team Leader

Permanent contracts include generous annual leave and pension

Application Details:

Please submit your CV (including full contact details) along with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role to jobs@Brightgl.org

You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.


For further information please go to the Bright Green Light website:

www.brightgl.org

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.